'The whole world is an enigma' Audio Brochure
Friday 1 November 2024
We've made our first audio brochure to accompany our 2024-25 Southbank Centre season, 'The whole world is an…
5 Things to Know About Bach and The Brandenburg Concertos
Friday 1 November 2024
Are the Brandenburg Concertos peak Bach?
Stephen Hough performs Mendelssohn
Tuesday 24 September 2019
On August 16, 2019, we performed Mendelssohn's Piano Concerto No.1 at the BBC Proms with pianist Stephen Hough.
The fine line between Salvation and Damnation
Thursday 3 October 2019
Our 2019-20 season at Southbank Centre is called Salvation and Damnation.
Vivaldi and Pergolesi: The Female Presence
Friday 8 November 2019
We took a look into the background of Vivaldi's Gloria and Pergolesi's Stabat Mater Ahead of our Vivaldi and Pergolesi: Sacred Baroque concert on Monday 11 November.
Speed Interview: Carolyn Sampson
Wednesday 2 October 2019
We put Carolyn Sampson through our speed interview ahead of our performance of Mendelssohn's Elijah on Thursday 3 October 2019.
What was Mahler's cost of greatness?
Wednesday 11 March 2020
How did Mahler suffer for his art?
Bach's Brandenburg Concertos
Tuesday 5 November 2024
We explore the mysteries surrounding Bach's Brandenburg Concertos including its uncertain origin and unusual instrumentation showcasing Bach's compositional ingenuity, with each concerto offering unique and unprecedented musical challenges.
Everything You Need to Know Before Going to a Concert
Tuesday 7 January 2025
Stand-up comedian, writer, actor and director, Chris Addison tells us exactly what we need to know before coming to classical concert.. and it might not be at all what you'd expect!
Interpreting Bruckner's Fifth Symphony
Thursday 10 October 2024
We explore Anton Bruckner's enigmatic persona and his music's associations with religious, metaphysical, and mystical experiences.
